Bachelor’s degree — a Level 8 honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification (second-class, second division) in a cognate subject, such as computer science, data science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or technology. Alternatively, a Level 8 Higher Diploma (2.2 or above) in a cognate discipline is also accepted. Applicants with a non‑cognate bachelor's degree must have 3–5 years of relevant professional experience, plus RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) assessment. Must demonstrate mathematics proficiency: equivalent to 10 ECTS credits in maths/statistics during prior study within the past ten years.